Geopark Annual Reports - European Geoparks Network

Apuan Alps – ITALY
The peat bog area of Fociomboli, near Mt. Corchia
● “Conservation and enhancing of apuan wetlands”
This is a project, funded by the Ministry of Environment in the framework of the
Wetlands Biodiversity Conservation Project, in a central area of the Geopark.
The peat bog area was delimited by wooden bollards and, ad hoc experimental
interventions, were performed in order to contain the natural silting process of
the bog and extend the total area of stagnant water by creating as a small pond.
The project envisaged the redevelopment of the vegetation adjacent to the
marsh habitat by planting silver fir seedlings belonging to the only native Apuan
population.
It also includes brochures in Italian and English, equipped paths and an
application for Apple and Android mobile devices, that is a commented and
illustrated guide to identify 130 plants of the Geopark’s wetlands.
● Between Environment and tradition: knowledge, skills and actions
This is a project for teaching and environmental education for students of
different ages. The programme envisages initiatives on the tradition and culture
of the Apuan territory as well as activities promoting the understanding and
knowledge of landscapes and environments in the Geopark, for a total of 15
long stays.
This year the project has involved about 900 children, from six to fourteen.
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